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Ohaver Family History

Ohaver Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form either of Gaelic Ó hÉibhir ‘descendant of Éibhear’ (a personal name of unexplained etymology) or of Gaelic Ó hÍomhair ‘descendant of Íomhar’.

Gaelic form of the Old Norse personal name Ívarr (see Iversen).

This surname is no longer found in Ireland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ohaver family from?

You can see how Ohaver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohaver family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ohaver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Ohaver families living in British Columbia. This was about 83% of all the recorded Ohaver's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Ohaver families in 1911.
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What did your Ohaver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ohaver. 35% of Ohaver men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ohaver women worked as a Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Photographer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Ohaver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ohaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohaver census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 67 immigration records available for the last name Ohaver. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 789 military records available for the last name Ohaver. For the veterans among your Ohaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohaver lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Ohaver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Ohaver in 1951 was 40, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohaver ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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